Job Description

Compensation: $47,300 per year, group benefit package, pension plan, Employee Referral Program, free or discounted admission to Science North and partner attractions

Are you interested in joining Canada\xe2\x80\x99s second largest Science Centre where being part of an awesome organizational culture isn\xe2\x80\x99t just lip service, but actually written into our strategic DNA planning! If you are committed to learning and growth, enjoy collaborating with others, are driven by innovation and share a passion for excellence in communications, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Science North is pleased to be looking for a Communications Specialist to join its Executive Office team. In this new role, you will help write, support, and implement a broad array of internal and external communications.

Job Summary:
This position supports Science North\xe2\x80\x99s internal/external communications functions. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Executive Office, the Communications Specialist works jointly with the Executive Office and CEO to develop overarching strategies and tactics for effective communications. This includes developing and writing internal and external communications as needed. This position interacts regularly with all levels of the organization and can be called upon to provide advice, support and/or communications-related services as needed. The position requires a fluently bilingual individual who has seasoned experience, the ability to prioritize, and generally a \xe2\x80\x9cbig picture\xe2\x80\x9d view of the organization and the external environment in which it operates.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, write and edit a variety of communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, social media content and designated internal communications to staff.
• Ensure that all communications material aligns with brand standards
• Implements the organization\xe2\x80\x99s external and internal communication strategies, including media/public relations, general communications, and employee-focused communications, in line with the organization\xe2\x80\x99s mandate, strategy and values.
• Helps identify, develop, and maintain key communication channels, adapting and improving them in line with external trends and business needs.
• Helps drive and execute external and internal communications through various channels (websites, social media, email/text campaigns, etc.) as needed.
• Helps support internal intranets with content that meet the communications needs across Science North.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to help drive internal communications around group-wide initiatives and programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree or Diploma in communications, journalism, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years\' relevant experience in a communications role
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content for both internal and external audiences
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management, organizational skills and attentive to detail
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms
• Bilingual (verbal/written) English/French required

Compensation package highlights:
This is long-term position supported by an excellent compensation package:

• Competitive starting salary starting at $47,300
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Annual performance and merit increase consideration
• Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services following 6 months
• Onsite exercise room
• Generous pension plan following one year
• Science North annual family membership
• Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution
• Professional development opportunities
• Minimum 3 weeks\xe2\x80\x99 vacation
• Employee Referral Program
• Free parking

Interested applicants are asked to forward resumes to careers@sciencenorth.ca. Deadline for applications is November 27, 2023. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North\'s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous\xe2\x80\xafways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity
Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario